Hello,
I have rooted Xperia mini Pro and try to install new available firmware 4.0.2.A.0.58.
Installation will failed all the time.
Second problem is I lost during first installation possibility to connect PC in MTC mode.
Please is there any solution how to fix problem with PC connection and how to install new firmware?
P.S I am new with Android and I am not sure if I rooted phone correctly (It was according guide from XDA)
kubisv said:
Hello,
I have rooted Xperia mini Pro and try to install new available firmware 4.0.2.A.0.58.
Installation will failed all the time.
Second problem is I lost during first installation possibility to connect PC in MTC mode.
Please is there any solution how to fix problem with PC connection and how to install new firmware?
P.S I am new with Android and I am not sure if I rooted phone correctly (It was according guide from XDA)
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Please list your problem simply,i sinply cant get what u mean,sorry for my english it's not my mothertongue
I think you can't update your rooted phone the normal way via SEUS or PC Companion. You need to flash your phone manually, or reset to factory state to get the official update
Simply my problem is that i want to install on my Xperia mini pro (2011) new update and installation failed. Phone is rooted and I want to install this update.
kubisv said:
Simply my problem is that i want to install on my Xperia mini pro (2011) new update and installation failed. Phone is rooted and I want to install this update.
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Keywords: flashtool, wotanserver
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kubisv said:
Simply my problem is that i want to install on my Xperia mini pro (2011) new update and installation failed. Phone is rooted and I want to install this update.
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Tell us HOW you are trying and failing - are you trying to use the Sony Ericsson updater or some other tool? If so - name the tool.
If you are just trying to use Sony Ericsson's update program - called PC Companion - you need to tell us whether or not you have already installed any custom, third-party rom in place of the standard one your phone came with.
Also - since you have rooted your phone, did you do so for any particular reason - i.e. - have you installed any particular applications or customisations that required the phone to be rooted?
If not - please understand that rooting your phone is NOT necessary for normal use. Only a tiny percentage of the millions of Anfroid phones sold get rooted - it is a hack that MAY prevent your phone from working properly in certain ways - including being able to install updates from the manufacturer or service provider.
If you want to be able to safely and easily install updates directly from Sony Ericsson, unroot your phone and reset it to all defaults - after backing up any important data. Then run the update program. If you have specific apps that only work when the phone is rooted - you can alway re-root the phone afterwards then reinstall the apps - just bear in mind that different revisions of Android MAY require a different method to root and MAY require a different version of any named app.
If none of that helps - tell us exactly WHAT is failing and HOW it is failing - give EXACT details of the application you are using and EXACT details of any error messages you see on the computer and/or phone. Simply saying "it won't work" is like asking "Why won't my car start?" - impossible to answer without listing a million possible reasons.
pengipete said:
Tell us HOW you are trying and failing - are you trying to use the Sony Ericsson updater or some other tool? If so - name the tool.
If you are just trying to use Sony Ericsson's update program - called PC Companion - you need to tell us whether or not you have already installed any custom, third-party rom in place of the standard one your phone came with.
Also - since you have rooted your phone, did you do so for any particular reason - i.e. - have you installed any particular applications or customisations that required the phone to be rooted?
If not - please understand that rooting your phone is NOT necessary for normal use. Only a tiny percentage of the millions of Anfroid phones sold get rooted - it is a hack that MAY prevent your phone from working properly in certain ways - including being able to install updates from the manufacturer or service provider.
If you want to be able to safely and easily install updates directly from Sony Ericsson, unroot your phone and reset it to all defaults - after backing up any important data. Then run the update program. If you have specific apps that only work when the phone is rooted - you can alway re-root the phone afterwards then reinstall the apps - just bear in mind that different revisions of Android MAY require a different method to root and MAY require a different version of any named app.
If none of that helps - tell us exactly WHAT is failing and HOW it is failing - give EXACT details of the application you are using and EXACT details of any error messages you see on the computer and/or phone. Simply saying "it won't work" is like asking "Why won't my car start?" - impossible to answer without listing a million possible reasons.
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I tried default SE update app in phone. I tried also to use PC Companion, but i am not able to connect phone in MTC mode(required for upgrade).
I think that i have no custom party ROM (Only one change I used was rooting and if there was no custom ROM i have none).
I rooted my phone for cleanup. I wan to uninstall many default applications such as Moxier, Popcap games or Wisepilor Navigation. I am not interested that something not required spent my batery. After cleanup my battery is usable 1,5 times more.
kubisv said:
I tried default SE update app in phone. I tried also to use PC Companion, but i am not able to connect phone in MTC mode(required for upgrade).
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That's more useful - it appears that the problem you need to address is not the ability to update - it's the ability to connect to your computer via USB.
Please go through this in order...
Disconnect the USB cable from the phone and PC.
Go into the Sony Ericsson menu and then Connectivity.
Go into USB connection mode and select Media Transfer Mode (MTP)
Go back from the menu to the main screen.
Run PC Companion on your PC - you will get the main window showing a message saying "No Phone Connected".
Plug the USB cable into the PC and then into the phone.
PC Companion should now say "Searching Phone".
If it doesn't find your phone - remove the USB lead from the PC then unintsall PC companion. Go to the Sony Ericsson website and download and re-install PC Companion. Then run it and try again.
If PC Companion still fails to find and connect to your phone, post back - you may need to run a registry cleaner such as CCleaner to fully remove any corrupted drivers.
If PC Companion finds your phone, it will show a message regarding available updates. If updates are available, follow the onscreen instructions to install them.
If there are updates but they fail to install - post back with details.
If there is any other message - such as saying that your phone cannot be updated - post back with exact details of the message - including your current version.
One important thing to bear in mind here that hasn't been mentioned so far is the method you used to root. If you used the unlocked bootloader method, then upgrading via official path, i.e. pc companion will definately result in you failing on update. As it will brick your phone and you will have to resort to this forum for a solution. However, if you rooted using the doomlord method you should be ok cos SE won't detect the modified software when attempting the update.
Guys when this update comes out for Xperia Mini ST15?
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Guys when this update comes out for Xperia Mini ST15?
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ST15 update is in place but if it will come to your phone is dependent on your provider and region
problem with upgrade
Hi, I had the same problem (rooted phone - locked bootloader) because I attepmted to upgrade the phone ota - through the phone. It did not work but at the same time from this moment on the phone was imossible to connect in the mode suitable for upgrade. The solution is SEUS because in this program the phone connects while it is switched off and it really works.
Tutorial includes stock firmware .ftf files for Flashtool!
Changelog:
31/05/2012 - Adding firmwares.
13/06/2012 - ICS update.
14/06/2012 - Adding posts to keep improving. Massive dictionary update!
17/07/2012 - Few firmwares added!
16/08/2012 - Scrolling made easy!
07/06/2013 - Time to do something good!
This tutorial has been created to help XDA members in order to modify their 2011 Xperia phone. This tutorial is originally made for Xperia Ray by hansip87, link to original topic forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426912. Topic has been modified to fit the following phones:
Xperia Active (ST17)
Xperia Mini (ST15)
Xperia Mini Pro (SK17)
Xperia Live with Walkman (WT19)
These tutorials can also work on other 2011 Xperia phones. Instructions will also work with ICS unless written otherwise, so read carefully!
All kinds of ideas/comments/critism are always welcome.
Everything you do is on your own responsibility. I am not responsible for any damage that you have made to your phone.
Tutorial includes:
Android Dictionary
Root the Phone(GB and ICS)
What to do after rooting(apps etc)
Installing stock firmware and downgrading
Install Busybox and CWM Recovery
Unbricking your phone(after OTA update)
Install Supercharger to optimize Memory and KAK to optimize Kernel
Edit build.prop for additional optimizations
Enable Dual Band and Burst Mode for Wifi
Unlocking bootloader
Installing custom kernel
Installing custom ROM
Relocking bootloader
Preparing for ICS
Overclock/Underclock/Undervolting guide
Optimizing battery life
Downloads
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
Yet to be added:
List of system apps and which can be removed
Depending on what tutorial you will follow, you may need:
Stock ROM on your Xperia and USB cable
PC Companion installed on your computer (for base drivers)
Flashtool(Flashtool topic and download)
Enable "USB DEBUGGING" from Menu -> Settings -> Applications -> Development
Enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES" from Menu -> Settings -> Applications
Set Connectivity mode to MSC from Menu -> Settings -> Sony Ericsson -> Connectivity -> USB Connection Mode
Root Explorer or any file manager that provides access to root (I personally use ES File Explorer)
1. Android Dictionary
ADB - Short for Android Debug Bridge. Part of the Android Software Development Kit (SDK), it allows for ROOT-level access to the Android device from a computer.
Android - Operating System for smartphones and tablets, based on Linux, built by Google, similar to Windows on PC.
AOSP - Short for Android Open Source Project. The open-sourced code from which individuals can build new distributions of Android.
APK - An Android executable file, similar to the .exe file in Windows. Most programs will install with a .apk file.
Baseband - System of a smartphone, that controls the cellular radio systems(GSM, 3G, HSDPA etc).
Bootloader - Controls the booting process, makes sure that you will access User Interface. These programs tell the Android device how to start up, and are critical to its functionality.
Build.prop - A plain text file which contains environmental variables for the system to use during operation. Can be hacked to fake a different model for increased functionality, among many other operations.
BusyBox - Command line bridge, used to give commands to Android system. You will need app to send commands, it will use BusyBox to send the commands.
Brick - A phone, that you paid a lot for and now you can use it as brick, because it doesn't start up.
CWM/ClockworkMod Recovery - A specific program, that is used before booting to Android. Allows the user to make full backup of system and install custom ROMs, updates etc.
CM - Short for CyanogenMod. CyanogenMod is an Android build built from the Android Open Source Project, and its builds are usable on multiple different Android Devices.
Dalvik Cache - The collection of program information stored for use by the DALVIK program. This can be cleared from the RECOVERY menu to resolve issues with the Android OS.
Deodexed - Removing the .odex files from an APK file. The .odex files contain a list of dependencies for the associated file, and if something changes, the .odex (and similarly, the associated file) not longer function correctly.
Downgrade - A job, that you have to do, when you want to get from newer firmware to older firmware.
Factory Reset - This will remove all user customizations in the Android OS, returning it to a factory state. Note: This will not wipe the Internal SD card.
Fastboot - Command Line Tool to edit Android filesystem. Unlike flashmode, this allows flashing unsigned partition images.
FC - Short for FORCE CLOSE. See FORCE CLOSE.
Flashing - The act of writing code to the Android device. ROMs, MODEMs, KERNELs, and BOOTLOADERs can all be flashed. Independent from, and having nothing to do with, Adobe's Flash product.
Flashmode - Phone mode, where you can freely flash any firmware to your phone via WotanServer or Flashtool.
Force Close - When a program on the Android device becomes unstable, the DALVIK program will force it to terminate to prevent further system instability.
GB/Gingerbread - Android 2.3 version, codename Gingerbread, mostly used shortly as GB.
Governor - A program that interacts with the device hardware to increase or decrease the processor's clock speed (e.g. at low usage, it will set the processor speed to 400 MHz, but as usage increases, it would scale up to 1000 MHz).
HSUPA/HSDPA - Short for High Speed (Up/Down) Packet Access. This is 3G+, and is the Android device's internet speed level between 3G and 4G.
ICS/Ice Cream Sandwich - Android 4.0 version, codename Ice Cream Sandwich, mostly used shortly as ICS.
Kernel - Bridge between hardware and Android, used for hardware information exchange and control hardware parts(CPU etc).
Launcher - A program that launches programs in Android. Examples are Touchwiz (Samsung), Launcher Pro, ADW Launcher, and Go Launcher.
MD5 Checksum - A 32-digit (128-bit) hash number generated by a cryptographic program to ensure that a downloaded file matches the original file. The original file is run through the MD5 generator program, which creates the 32-bit number. This number is checked against the md5 number created with the file the end user receives to ensure file integrity.
Nandroid Backup - A complete system image backup of the Android device except for the MODEM and KERNEL. Can be accessed from CWM.
OTA/Over The Air - Updating your phone firmware directly from your phone via 3G or WiFi connection.
Overclocking - Setting the processor's clock speed to run faster than its default setting, i.e. 1200 MHz (1.2 GHz) vs 1000 MHz (1.0 GHz).
RAM - Random Access Memory, data storage area, where are currently in use apps and services. It is used, because it has really high data transfer rate compared to other possibilities(SDcard, hard disks etc).
ROM - Read Only Memory, data storage, where the data can only be read by system itself. It includes all data to start the Android. Many developers edit this ROM to change Android interface.
Root(ing) - Process, during which user gets access to Android system partition and files, giving the possibility to edit Android.
SEUS - Sony Ericsson Update Service, can be used in some cases to get back to newest stock firmware.
Undervolting - Setting the voltage levels drawn by the Android device to a lower level to reduce overall battery usage.
WotanServer - A paid application, which can be used to flash any stock firmware version with kernel to your phone.
2a. Root your phone - Gingerbread
Currently ZergRush method by DoomLord is the simplest way to do it.
NOTE: If you have newer firmware(4.0.2.A.0.62 or 4.0.2.A.0.69), check tutorial point 4 first to downgrade your firmware. This rooting method will not work on those firmwares.
Download the attached file from here, extract it to a folder using any .zip manager, for example 7-Zip.
Connect Phone to USB.
Execute "RUNME.bat" from the extracted folder.
Follow the instructions in the window.
The phone will be rebooted, after reboot you will have Superuser app and your phone is rooted!
Don't forget to thank DoomLord on the original link in the credits
Now you can access system files on your Android. Some file manager apps will require you to set a ticker to get access to the root, ES File Explorer is one of them. What to do now? Read the next tutorial.
2b. Root your phone – ICS 4.1.A.0.562 ONLY
NOTE: Make sure you have Android 4.0.3 and 4.1.A.0.562 firmware! This might not work on Android 4.0.4!
Download the file from this post, extract it to a folder using any .zip manager, for example 7-Zip/WinRar.
Make sure all drivers are installed.
Make sure USB debugging(Menu\Settings\Developer Options\Development) and Unknown Sources(Menu\Settings\Security) is allowed in the settings.
Connect Phone to USB.
Execute "RUNME.bat" from the extracted folder.
Follow the instructions in the window.
The phone will be rebooted, after reboot you will have Superuser and Busybox and your phone is rooted!
Don't forget to thank DoomLord on the original link in the credits
Now you can access system files on your Android. Some file manager apps will require you to set a ticker to get access to the root, ES File Explorer is one of them. What to do now? Read the next tutorial.
2c. Root your phone – ICS 4.1.B.0.431 and newer
NOTE: You need to have rooted version of older firmware(GB 2.3.4 for example)!
Download the Xperia-ROOT.revX.zip file from this post, extract it to a folder using any .zip manager, for example 7-Zip/WinRar.
Make sure USB debugging(Menu\Settings\Developer Options\Development) is allowed in the settings.
Connect Phone to USB.
Execute "01-local-prop.cmd" to create /data/local.prop (this enables android emulator the backdoor).
Follow the instructions in the window.
Update to 4.0.4 via PC Companion/Update Service(DO NOT REPAIR) or Flashtool(DO NOT WIPE DATA!). Else the hack will be lost and root cannot be done.
Open the "02-push-root-files.cmd" file from the folder, it will install Superuser and Busybox and push all required files to system.
Done.
Now you can access system files on your Android. Some file manager apps will require you to set a ticker to get access to the root, ES File Explorer is one of them. What to do now? Read the next tutorial.
3. What to do after rooting?
Congratulations! You've rooted your Android phone. But...what now? Here is a list of what you can do:
Install Titanium Backup. It allows you to backup all system and user apps with all data that belongs to the app. Very useful when installing firmwares and wipe is required. Using this program, you can easily backup and restore lots of apps at once. Also includes some other functions, link to Play Store.
Edit your Android. In this tutorial are some modifications that can be done. Read the forum, explore different sections and look for more modifications(there are thousands of them!), that you can do. Watch out, make sure that it will work on your phone, else you might mess up something and need to reinstall the ROM.
Remove unneeded system apps to free up some space on the ROM. This [/B]topic, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1089470, includes info about APKs, that can be removed and what must stay.
4. Installing stock firmware and downgrading
In the newer firmware, the ZergRush exploit has been blocked. If you want to return to stock ROM or you want to get your phone rooted, you have to install (older) firmware to your phone, which can be done 2 ways:
Flashtool, you need to find correct files yourself.
WotanServer, you have to register a account. - Costs €1.99
Flashtool method
Download the correct firmware file for your phone at the bottom of the post.
Make sure Flashtool is installed.
Place downloaded firmware file(.ftf format) in Flashtool\firmwares(by default C:\Program Files\Flashtool) folder.
Start Flashtool.
Click the lightning button and choose Flashmode.
Firmware should appear there, if you have it in correct folder. Choose it.
Turn off your phone, connect USB cable to computer, then press Volume Down button and connect USB cable to your phone.
Flashtool should detect your phone and starts flashing. Follow the instructions.
When it says „Flashing completed“, unplug your phone and turn it on.
WotanServer method
Go to WotanServer.com, make an account and download the client.
Start the client.
It wants to find your phone. Turn off your phone, then connect USB cable to computer, press Volume Down button and connect USB cable to your phone.
WotanClient detects your phone automatically.
Click Advanced Settings and choose firmware (4.0.2.A.0.58 or older if you want to root).
For region, it isn’t a big deal, which one you choose, although picking own one is easier.
Next, enter your account details(e-mail address and password) and click Update. Make sure you have enough credit.
Click Next and it will download proper firmware files and automatically install them.
When it’s ready, unplug your phone and turn it on.
After that you can proceed with rooting your phone, which is explained in previous guide. Or just enjoy your recently installed stock ROM
5a. Installing ClockworkMod Recovery
NOTE: You must have stock and rooted phone!
NOTE: Most custom kernels already include Recovery.
What you need to do:
Go to this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346190 and download SE Tweak Installer.
Connect your phone via USB cable.
Start SE Tweak Installer.
Pick CWM, which is for your phone.
Click Install and wait. When it is ready, CWM is installed.
There is one more solution to install Recovery.
Go to Android Market/Play Store.
Search for Xperia CWM Auto-Installer.
Download the app to your phone and start it.
Follow the instructions to install the Recovery.
And enjoy having a recovery.
To enter the Recovery, turn off your phone, then turn it again, when Sony Ericsson logo appears, get ready. When screen gets brighter during Sony Ericsson logo, click Volume down button(I usually keep clicking it until I get into the recovery).
To move around in Recovery, use volume buttons to go up/down, Menu button to enter, Power button for back(in some cases, also back button works).
5b. Installing BusyBox
NOTE: Requires root.
NOTE: If you used zergRush method to root, BusyBox is automatically installed already and you can skip this.
Go into Play Store(Android Market) and search for BusyBox Installer.
Download it and start it.
Follow the instructions and install will be successful.
6. Turning the "brick" into a smartphone
If you had unlocked bootloader and did OTA(Over the Air) update, then you probably ended up with a dead phone, aka brick. Don't worry, it is not completely bricked, still can be saved!
Download UnbrickingXperia2011.zip file from this post below.
Unpack the .zip file and place the .ftf file in Flashtool\firmwares folder.
Open Flashtool.
Get your phone to flashmode, make sure it is turned off, press down Volume DOWN button and connect USB cable.
In Flashtool, click the lightning button, pick Flashmode and choose the Xperia_2011_FreeXperia_ALL.ftf file.
Let Flashtool finish.
Install stock firmware and kernel to your phone.
Remove USB cable from your phone and start your phone.
Try not to brick it again, less problems for you.
7a. Installing V6 Supercharger
Both can be used to improve the speed of your phone. Supercharger is meant to improve RAM, KAK is for kernel.
Install Script Manager.
Download Supercharger from this topic, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991276, make sure to download the "V6_Supercharger_for_Android-update8.sh.txt" file.
Place the file on root of your SDcard, that is the main folder on SDcard(where everything else is).
Open Script Manager, start the V6 Supercharger as normal. You can choose 0 as scrolling speed.
Pick the choice, that you like. I have used Agressive 1 personally(enter the number infront).
When done setup, just exit from the menu (no.17). The result file named 99Supercharger will be generated at /data/ (or in /system/etc/init.d/99Supercharger if you have init.d mod)
(If you use init.d mod, skip this) Open Script Manager, select the /data/99Supercharger.sh, and when the properties window pops up, tag it as "su" and "boot") The ScriptManager will load it at startup and as root, otherwise it will fail.
To test if the script is loaded or not, launch again the setup script(repeat step 4-5) You will find a text like "Launcher is.. xxxxxxx" if it is written as "weak", the script is not running yet. If it is "hard to kill" it is running correctly.
7b. Installing Kickass Kernelizer
This should improve your kernel, haven't tested myself yet.
Go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22078137&postcount=7649 and download the file.
Open it with Script Manager.
Follow the instructions, I/O tweak is optional, I don't recommend it at this time. Pass when asked.
Press I for Install.
(If you use init.d mod, skip this) Open ScriptManager, select the /data/98KickAssKernel.sh, when the properties window pops up, tag it as "su" and "boot") The Script Manager will load it at startup and as root, otherwise it will not work properly.
Reboot your phone.
To verify, run it again after reboot and when it offers Verify, choose it.
8. Editing build.prop to optimize your phone's system
Build.prop consists of quite a lot lines, which set up, how some phone functions work. To edit the file, you need root rights and a program to explore root(ES File Explorer, Root Explorer etc).
Making a NANDroid backup in Recovery first is a good idea, because if you make a mistake in build.prop file, and phone does not boot into Android, you can still restore it.
Start your Explorer app and go to directory \system
Open build.prop file with a text editor.
Go with your PC to this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16833651&postcount=1. There are also other tweaks, you can try if you want(you might need init.d script for your ROM for init.d tweaks).
Read the first part of the post, there are some build.prop tweaks, choose which ones you want.
Make modifications in your build.prop file, save it and restart your phone.
Changes should take effect, if you have made a mistake, edit the file again or restore the backup, depending on the situation.
Some more tweaks for build.prop, init.d etc:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1289539
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342241
9. Enabling WiFi Dual Band and Burst Mode
As the title already, this is to increase the internet speed for WiFi on your phone.
Personally, I didn't notice any difference in battery usage.
Open Root Explorer, go to \system\etc and open file named tiwlan.ini with Text Editor.
Edit these lines:
Code:
HT_Enable=0
BurstModeEnable = 0
WiFiAdhoc = 0
to
Code:
HT_Enable=1
BurstModeEnable = 1
WiFiAdhoc = 1
and
Code:
Single_Dual_Band_Solution = 0
to
Code:
Single_Dual_Band_Solution = 1
Reboot your phone.
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10. Unlocking bootloader
Unlocked bootloader is needed for most custom ROMs and for ALL custom kernels. It allows the booting system to be changed.
This can be done via official way or via test point method. Official way also removes DRM keys, which cannot be restored at all.
WARNING: You will lose warranty with this!
THE OFFICIAL METHOD - You lose DRM!
Go to http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com.
Enter service menu, open keypad and enter *#*#7378423#*#*.
Service Info - Configuration, Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes/No. If it says Yes, continue. If it says No, do not continue, because it will not work.
On the website, click "Start Unlocking the bootloader".
In the text, there are instructions, what you need to do. Also there are drivers that are needed for this process. Follow the instructions.
Install the drivers, then click Continue.
Enter your IMEI, name and e-mail. Leave out the last number from the IMEI.
You get a code, leave the website open, you will need this code.
Turn off your phone, then connect USB cable to your PC, hold down Volume UP button and connect USB cable to your phone. Blue LED should light up.
You will be asked for drivers. Point to the usb_driver folder where you placed the android_winusb.inf-file, and select the Android Boot loader Interface-file.
Open command prompt, first enter this
Code:
cd C:\...\android-sdk\platform-tools
Replace C with the correct drive letter and ... with the path to the android-sdk folder. Next, enter this command
Code:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY
Replace KEY with the key that you got from the website.
Bootloader is now unlocked.
THE TEST POINT METHOD
Go to this topic http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285.
Follow the instructions to patch bootloader.
11. Installing custom kernel
Most custom ROMs will require a custom kernel, some of these include it already(CM, MIUI etc), other you need to find yourself(Hybrom). Installation is done via fastboot. First, you need to find a custom kernel, that will work on your phone. You can find these from Development section.
Make sure your bootloader is unlocked, enter service menu(*#*#7378423#*#*), Service Info, Configuration, if it says Bootloader unlocked: Yes, then it is unlocked.
Make sure fastboot drivers are installed. These should come with Android SDK.
Download the kernel you want. You will need a .img file, which is mostly inside a .zip file.
From the downloads section, download kernel installation package and extract the folder.
Place the .img file inside the folder. If it's name isn't boot.img yet, rename it to boot.img.
Place your phone in fastboot. Turn it off, connect USB cable to your computer, hold Volume UP button and then connect USB cable to your phone. Blue LED should light UP.
Double-click on the flash.cmd file. It will start fastboot automatically and install the kernel.
When finished, disconnect the cable and turn on your phone.
12. Installing custom ROM
Requirements: Unlocked bootloader, ROM .zip file downloaded.
Nothing difficult here.
Place the downloaded .zip file to the root of your SDcard.
Install the custom kernel, explained in previous tutorial.
Enter Recovery(while booting, when screen gets brighter, press Volume Down button until phone enters Recovery).
Make factory reset, wipe cache partition and clear Dalvik Cache(under Advanced).
NB! Do NOT make format /system, because some ROMs require files from system folder and installation will not finish if files are not available. Then you have to install stock ROM again.
Choose install zip from sdcard, pick the downloaded .zip file on your SDcard.
Wait for it to finish and reboot your phone.
13. Relocking bootloader
When you return to stock and/or need warranty back, you will need to relock bootloader. First install stock ROM and kernel and then relock bootloader, else you will have problems. Depending on the unlocking method, there are 2 ways to relock.
TEST POINT METHOD
Start S1 Tool and click Restore button. Should relock the bootloader automatically.
OFFICIAL METHOD
Will not work on test point method, because bootloader was patched there ant not unlocked.
Make sure you have Flashtool installed.
From the downloads section, download Xperia_Relock_Bootloader.zip file.
Extract the package, there is a .ftf file.
Flash the .ftf file with Flashtool.
Bootloader is locked again
14. Preparing for Ice Cream Sandwich update
ICS update is already released. You might want to know, what you need to do to get the update. Make sure, that you have
a working Xperia 2011 device
with stock ROM and stock kernel installed(if you install via PC Companion or SEUS)
and locked bootloader(if you install via PC Companion or SEUS).
Root access doesn't matter(according to current information), whether you have or not. It is lost after update anyway.
PC Companion and/or Update Service installed on your computer.
Drivers working for your phone.
Official update will only be available via PC Companion and Update Service. But you can also use Flashtool to install ICS.
15. Overclock/undervolt/underclock guide
Want to give your phone a small performance boost? Or save battery?
WARNING! The following is done fully under your own responsibility! Overclocking is a dangerous process and doing it without knowledge will end in FULL BRICK! Be careful with what you do and proceed only if you fully understand the process!
You need root, unlocked bootloader and custom kernel, that allows OC/UC/UV, installed.
Install app to edit the CPU, for example SetCPU, SetXperia, NoFrills CPU Control or another one.
Open the application on your phone.
CPU Frequency is the clock, how fast your CPU works. The faster it works, the more power it uses, more heat is generated, info is faster calculated.
CPU voltage is how much power the CPU receives. It can affect, how CPU works. Manufacturers set it to high enough for CPU to work properly. You can set it lower to save battery, however you might occur problems with your phone!
Search on internet for more information about overclocking to know more about it.
Do everything carefully, as a small mistake could result in serious problems(for example, FULL BRICK due to motherboard damage). Repairing can cost more than phone itself.
16. Optimizing your phone's battery life
Tips, how to increase the battery life of your phone.
Turn off GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi, if you do not need them at that moment.
Turn off automatic sync(ronization). This can be done in Settings, but some apps also have those features inside their own settings. For that, open the application, open its settings and look there. These vary, so I can not help any further here.
Look for battery tweaks on the forum. These can be either build.prop or init.d type.
Turn off unnecessary programs, but not which start up automatically again. And do not use taskkillers.
Why? http://lifehacker.com/5650894/android-task-killers-explained-what-they-do-and-why-you-shouldnt-use-them
Turn off your phone, if you do not need it overnight.
Set display brightness to as low as possible, as high as necessary (depending, where you use your phone).
Remove unnecessary widgets. They require also some juice to keep on working and the more there is of them, the more juice is used. If the widgets on the home screen are not necessary, remove them.
If you do not use your phone for a longer period, use Airplane Mode, if it is possible. It saves a lot of battery by turning off all radio functions on your phone.
If you do not use mobile internet provided by your operator (that means you only use WiFi to go on the internet), then you won't need 3G either. Set your phone to GSM only, it saves quite a few % per day.
Underclock/undervolt your phone's CPU, if you have custom kernel that allows it. Do it carefully and only at your own responsibility!
NB! If you underclock/undervolt, do NOT “Set on Boot” until you know that they are going to work. Otherwise if it doesn’t work and your phone randomly reboots, you will get into a boot cycle (not a bootloop) because you put them in “Set on Boot”. You must test before you should do this.
Use apps like BetterBatteryStats or Android's stock Battery Info to find out, what is consuming battery.
And of course, just to mention it - batterystats.bin file has NO influence on battery life!
Tutorials | Firmware | FAQ | First Aid - Updated 13/6/2012
XX. Downloads
Stock firmwares, ftf file is inside the zip/7z archive(except PreRooted firmwares)
4.0.2.A.0.XX type - Android 2.3 Gingerbread
4.1.A.0.562 - Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich - You will need 7-zip to extract the ftf file.
4.1.B.0.431 - Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich - You will need 7-zip to extract the ftf file.
Xperia Mini (ST15i)
4.0.2.A.0.42 - http://www.mediafire.com/?uboo3lrdxnoeldn
4.0.2.A.0.62 - http://www.mediafire.com/?zad88cn2n78ashv
4.1.B.0.431 - http://www.mediafire.com/?wot47vumhstlc4h
Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i)
4.0.2.A.0.42 - http://www.mediafire.com/?hevz3x5w9pqt24q
PreRooted 4.0.2.A.0.69 - http://www.mediafire.com/?desy0bkka1b44g0 - Flash via Recovery
4.1.B.0.431 - http://www.mediafire.com/?j0bdx06zz5skvzt
Xperia Mini Pro (SK17a) - "a" model
4.0.2.A.0.58 - http://www.mediafire.com/?433tco785pj1y69 - Branded Mexico Telcel firmware
4.0.2.A.0.62 - http://www.mediafire.com/?zykznaar0yjxbp5
4.1.B.0.431 - http://www.mediafire.com/?9d2wcbfqly4lkf3
Xperia Active (ST17i)
4.0.2.A.0.42 - http://www.mediafire.com/?3zm7iss0sid94wr
4.1.B.0.431 - http://www.mediafire.com/?7hsrd2wmuqgmmq1
Xperia Active (ST17a) - "a" model
4.1.B.0.431 - http://www.mediafire.com/?yvjnt0qctun9t6j
Xperia Live with Walkman (WT19i)
4.0.2.A.0.42 - http://www.mediafire.com/?5ahb85ir7ni0i06 - NOT WORKING
4.0.2.A.0.58 - http://www.mediafire.com/?4deeznrbldz886u
4.0.2.A.0.62 - http://www.mediafire.com/?ervpg54922b9c0p
4.1.B.0.431 - http://www.mediafire.com/?xklhl2uk1itk0ey
Xperia Live with Walkman (WT19a) - "a" model
4.0.2.A.0.58 - http://www.mediafire.com/?adigb2qgvpf0o1s - NOT WORKING
4.1.B.0.431 - http://www.mediafire.com/?4t3mm7dvm01v3mh - NOT WORKING
Xperia Ray (ST18i)
4.0.2.A.0.42 - http://www.mediafire.com/?0oi9t2m0z5p8a9y
4.1.A.0.562 - http://www.mediafire.com/?1lh84f1nyzoz883
4.1.B.0.431 - http://www.mediafire.com/?2j7i7rruqxnui3q
Xperia Arc (LT15i)
4.0.2.A.0.42 - http://www.mediafire.com/?8aa5x52vc9dc25l
4.0.2.A.0.62 - http://www.mediafire.com/?0ann64yqnl4ei62
4.1.B.0.431 - http://www.mediafire.com/?pzr6phfd19xgbva
Xperia Arc S (LT18i)
4.0.2.A.0.42 - http://www.mediafire.com/?9mz2rhdouu6ggtk
4.0.2.A.0.62 - http://www.mediafire.com/?gn6y626km6nryi7
4.1.A.0.562 - http://www.mediafire.com/?9at03bbhdf72h3h
4.1.B.0.431 - http://www.mediafire.com/?20z5t5tg3dgbugz
4.1.B.0.587 - http://www.mediafire.com/?rhr59r4o6oarnfx
Xperia Neo (MT15i)
4.0.2.A.0.42 - http://www.mediafire.com/?4qy6vd4ndbfy8wy
4.0.2.A.0.62 - http://www.mediafire.com/?4apn8hchshmqq07
4.1.B.0.431 - http://www.mediafire.com/?6i2ihiint7tfl79
Xperia Neo V (MT11i)
4.0.2.A.0.42 - http://www.mediafire.com/?8bwwe8m6c49vs4t
4.0.2.A.0.62 - http://www.mediafire.com/?elicesjb6aerb7i
4.1.A.0.562 - http://www.mediafire.com/?aao25nnf30rcs50
4.1.B.0.431 - http://www.mediafire.com/?84d4w462qdfk44a
Xperia Play (R800i)
4.0.2.A.0.42 - http://www.mediafire.com/?cne2yvrtcu3ccvn - NOT WORKING
Xperia Pro(MK16i)
4.1.B.0.431 - http://www.mediafire.com/?8jdu5dkhlm4psoc
Kernel Installation Package for Xperia phones - http://www.mediafire.com/download/b8gz98ct96makyx/Kernel-Installation-Package.zip
Unbricking Xperia 2011 Package - http://www.mediafire.com/?s166qsg8qaaxc43
Relocking Xperia Bootloader Package - http://www.mediafire.com/?1an09qoq5yq4b5y
XX. Frequently Asked Questions
Q. I just installed custom ROM, but phone is frozen at the logo!
A. Did you install custom kernel, which is confirmed to be working with that ROM? If you did everything correctly, it might take a while, because at first boot new caches are created.
Q. Flashtool won't install stock firmware, gives this-and-this error.
A. Make sure phone is in flashmode(turn off, hold down Volume DOWN, connect USB cable). If yes, make sure, that correct drivers are installed. If yes, post here with FULL log, and I will take a look.
CREDITS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1093062 - Android dictionary
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18805532 – zergRush rooting method by DooMLoRD
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346190 - SE Tweak Installer by quangnhut123
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426912 - Original tutorial by hansip87
FreeXperia Team for the unbricking file
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991276 - V6 Supercharger
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22078137&postcount=7649 - Kickass Kernelizer by zeppelinrox
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1477440 - Stock firmware list for 2011 Xperia phones by benji.berg
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24882250 - DooMLoRD ICS Rooting method
http://www.xperiablog.net/2012/04/16/root-for-android-4-0-ics-xperia-update-now-available-guide/ - Original Xperia ICS rooting guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26914104#post26914104 - Android 4.0.4 rooting guide by puppet13th
All users, who gave me ideas for this topic.
All users, who have shared their stock firmwares.
Everyone else, who I may have forgotten.
Thanks for the nice post. There should be a section for flashing kernel via Fastboot and Flashtool too.
BTW for installing ClockworkMod Recovery into the system partition, I highly recommend downloading the Xperia CWM Auto-Installer. It's right straight on Google Play and also absolutely free, just one click and everything will be done.
can't wait to see it done
acb123 said:
Thanks for the nice post. There should be a section for flashing kernel via Fastboot and Flashtool too.
BTW for installing ClockworkMod Recovery into the system partition, I highly recommend downloading the Xperia CWM Auto-Installer. It's right straight on Google Play and also absolutely free, just one click and everything will be done.
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Already planned to add kernel and custom ROM flashing.
Will check out that Auto-Installer.
You should also add a 2 more sections on how to Flash stock ROM and Relock the Bootloader just incase anyone messes up. Also if needed, add a Unbrick method . Great thread and can't wait for more!
Plus, when you root through ZergRush method, doesn't that automatically install Busybox?
BudgyN1 said:
You should also add a 2 more sections on how to Flash stock ROM and Relock the Bootloader just incase anyone messes up. Also if needed, add a Unbrick method . Great thread and can't wait for more!
Plus, when you root through ZergRush method, doesn't that automatically install Busybox?
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Unbricking is already planned, thanks for other ideas
As for the rooting, I am not sure. Could anyone confirm it, I used that method long ago, can't remember.
Sent from my WT19i using xda premium
I just read the ZergRush method thread and using it does install Busybox
Sent from my SK17i using XDA
sk17i
Root / Unroot Sony Ericsson Xperia 2011 v1.5 without unlock bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
sk17i(4.0.A.2.335), root OK, no sw downgrade was needed
akloms said:
Root / Unroot Sony Ericsson Xperia 2011 v1.5 without unlock bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
sk17i(4.0.A.2.335), root OK, no sw downgrade was needed
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Downgrade is only needed if you have 4.0.2.A.0.62 or 4.0.2.A.0.69.
Also, I am unaware of this firmware, never heard/seen.
Sent from my WT19i using xda premium
Information for return from custom Kernel/ROM to stock one?
Only need to re-flash with WotanServer and re-lock the bootloader (before or after the flash)?
Thanks
m4x23 said:
Information for return from custom Kernel/ROM to stock one?
Only need to re-flash with WotanServer and re-lock the bootloader (before or after the flash)?
Thanks
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Yes, just reflash with WotanServer and then relock bootloader if you want completely clean stock.
Will add guide about that also, thanks for tip
More stuff will come in the following days, been a bit busy.
Can you please post how to install Supercharger and KAK next? I read those threads and just getting confused how to install them. Really want to optimise my phone but not mess it up.
Thanks
I think you should add some basic concepts like what is fastboot or why do you need it difference between flashmode and fastboot and how to access them. What is the bootloader and what good or bad will it do to unlock it. Most new users don't know all that.
If you like to I can help you adding some concepts just let me know.
Oh and adding the info for the processor governor and i/o scheduler will be good to.
Hi there guys! By the way excelent tutorial, but I have an question!
I did the unlock bootloader by the test point method with s1tool!
I had Bootloader unlocked allowed: No and I still have it!
Here's the S1LOG: http://pastebin.com/XSDQ2iVf
Is my bootloader unlocked?
Please help,
pedrorubster
pedrorubster said:
Hi there guys! By the way excelent tutorial, but I have an question!
I did the unlock bootloader by the test point method with s1tool!
I had Bootloader unlocked allowed: No and I still have it!
Here's the S1LOG: http://pastebin.com/XSDQ2iVf
Is my bootloader unlocked?
Please help,
pedrorubster
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Mmmm it is hard to tell with this log can you click on identify in s1tool and upload again?? Anyway I suppose you have a branded sim locked phone right?? Then even if you unlock your bootloader you won't be able to flash a custom kernel because the fast boot mode will be locked, if you are lucky you will be able to access it, you can always try, power off your phone hold down volume up key and connect it to your PC still holding down the volume up key it should stay off with the notification led on blue.
If you are lucky and can access it then you are good to go if not you will need to pay to fully unlock your phone sorry about that.
ginryu said:
Mmmm it is hard to tell with this log can you click on identify in s1tool and upload again?? Anyway I suppose you have a branded sim locked phone right?? Then even if you unlock your bootloader you won't be able to flash a custom kernel because the fast boot mode will be locked, if you are lucky you will be able to access it, you can always try, power off your phone hold down volume up key and connect it to your PC still holding down the volume up key it should stay off with the notification led on blue.
If you are lucky and can access it then you are good to go if not you will need to pay to fully unlock your phone sorry about that.
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Thanks! I think I will have to pay 15€ to WotanServer...
pedrorubster said:
Thanks! I think I will have to pay 15€ to WotanServer...
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Yes, branded phones can only have unlocked bootloader via paid method.
Sent from my WT19i using xda premium
Hi..sorry if my question is off topic
I did the unlock bootloader by the test point method
I want to relock bootloader back.
Im use Restore option at S1tool and got this error:
RUNNING S1_EROM VER "r9A021"
SOFTWARE AID: 0001
LOADER AID: 0001
FLASH ID: "0098/00B3"
LOADER VERSION: "R4A069"
FAILED TO FIND RESOURCE ""
Anybody can help?